George Floyd

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  • George Floyd’s Legacy Dismantled: DOJ Withdraws Police Reform as Memorials Across U.S. Vanish
    George Floyd Derek Chauvin
    Five years after George Floyd's death ignited a global movement for racial justice, many of the reforms it inspired are being reversed, memorials dismantled, and federal investigations dropped. The Minneapolis intersection where Floyd was killed-transformed into a makeshift memorial and renamed George Floyd Square-remains the focal point of ongoing community tensions over how his legacy should be preserved.
  • Four Years After George Floyd’s Death, Push for Policing Overhaul Faces Political Hurdles
    Black Lives Matter
    On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, his family renewed their call for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a legislative effort aimed at reforming police practices in the United States.
  • George Floyd's 50th Birthday: Sister LaTonya Reflects on His Legacy and Life
    A protestor holds a photo of George Floyd during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of African-American man George Floyd
    On what would have been George Floyd's 50th birthday, his family, friends, and supporters around the world are taking a moment to remember the man whose tragic death in May 2020 sparked a global movement for racial justice. Floyd's older sister, LaTonya Floyd, has been at the forefront of these commemorations, sharing her personal memories and grief with the public.
  • Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges In Latest Plea
    Derek Chauvin
    Derek Chauvin pled guilty to depriving George Floyd of his civil rights by utilizing 'unreasonable force' in detaining him.
  • George Floyd Statue In New York Vandalized Days After Unveiling
    George Floyd
    An identified person on a skateboard drenched the statue in gray paint just 48 hours after it was unveiled in Union Square.
  • Derek Chauvin Appeals George Floyd Murder Conviction, Requests Self Representation
    Derek Chauvin
    Derek Chauvin cited 14 different reasons in his appeal, including challenges to the selection of the jury and why the trial was not moved to another county.
  • Reactions To Derek Chauvin's 22-And-A-Half-Year Sentence Pour In
    LOCKED UP
    The sentence given the former police officer amounted to a "slap on the wrist."
  • LOCKED UP
    Chauvin's sentencing is set for June 25.
  • Chauvin Makes Virtual Appearance At Civil Rights Abuse Hearing
    EX-COPS
    Chauvin is awaiting a sentencing hearing on June 25 for his murder conviction.
  • George Floyd's Convicted Killer Plays Away Defense In Appeal Filing
    ONE MORE ROUND
    A law professor says it's unlikely Chauvin's lawyers will succeed in overturning the verdict.
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